Section 5-91-23. – Severability and construction. [Expires July 1, 2025.]
§ 5-91-23. Severability and construction. [Expires July 1, 2025.] (a) The provisions of the compact shall be severable, and if any phrase, clause, sentence, or provision is deemed unenforceable, the remaining provisions of the compact shall be enforceable. (b) The provisions of the compact shall be liberally construed to effectuate its purposes. (c) Nothing in […]
Section 5-91-24. – Binding effect of compact and other laws. [Expires July 1, 2025.]
§ 5-91-24. Binding effect of compact and other laws. [Expires July 1, 2025.] (a) Nothing herein prevents the enforcement of any other law of a member state that is not inconsistent with the compact. (b) All laws in a member state in conflict with the compact are superseded to the extent of the conflict. (c) […]
Section 5-91-25. – Sunset of chapter. [Expires July 1, 2025.]
§ 5-91-25. Sunset of chapter. [Expires July 1, 2025.] This chapter 91 of title 5 shall sunset and expire on July 1, 2025. History of Section.P.L. 2022, ch. 284, § 1, effective June 29, 2022; P.L. 2022, ch. 285, § 1, effective June 29, 2022.
Section 5-92-1. – Short title.
§ 5-92-1. Short title. This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Genetic Counselors Licensing Act”. History of Section.P.L. 2022, ch. 301, § 1, effective June 29, 2022; P.L. 2022, ch. 302, § 1, effective June 29, 2022.
Section 5-92-2. – Statement of policy.
§ 5-92-2. Statement of policy. The state of Rhode Island has an interest in regulating the practice of genetic counseling and in licensing genetic counselors in order to protect the public health, safety, and welfare. History of Section.P.L. 2022, ch. 301, § 1, effective June 29, 2022; P.L. 2022, ch. 302, § 1, effective June […]
Section 5-92-3. – Definitions.
§ 5-92-3. Definitions. As used in this chapter, the following words, shall, unless the context requires otherwise, have the following meanings: (1) “ABGC” means the American Board of Genetic Counseling, a national agency for certification and recertification of genetic counselors or its successor agency. (2) “ABMG” means the American Board of Medical Genetics, a national […]
Section 5-92-4. – Genetic counselor license required.
§ 5-92-4. Genetic counselor license required. Effective July 1, 2023, a license shall be required to engage in the practice of genetic counseling. No person shall hold themselves out as a genetic counselor unless they are licensed in accordance with the provisions of this chapter. No person who is not so licensed may use in […]
Section 5-92-5. – Powers and duties of department regarding licensing of genetic counselors.
§ 5-92-5. Powers and duties of department regarding licensing of genetic counselors. For the purposes of conducting its responsibilities under this chapter, the department shall have the following powers and duties: (1) To engage persons of established reputation and known ability in genetic counseling as consultants to the department; the Rhode Island or New England […]
Section 5-92-6. – Genetic counselors — License applications — Fee — Educational and professional requirements.
§ 5-92-6. Genetic counselors — License applications — Fee — Educational and professional requirements. An application for an original license or license renewal shall be made on forms approved by the department. The initial fee for application for licensure is one hundred seventy dollars ($170). Licenses shall be renewed every twenty-four (24) months after initial […]
Section 5-92-7. – Practice as provisional licensed genetic counselor — Expiration — Extension — Supervision by professional licensed genetic counselor.
§ 5-92-7. Practice as provisional licensed genetic counselor — Expiration — Extension — Supervision by professional licensed genetic counselor. (a) A person who meets the qualifications for licensure except for the requirement in § 5-92-6(2) may practice as a provisional licensed genetic counselor upon filing an approved application with the department and payment of a […]